Question 1
Paper 2Easy6 marksEthane reacts with bromine under ultraviolet light. Bromoethane is one product, and the reaction proceeds by a radical chain mechanism.
(a)[2]
Write the two propagation equations for the reaction of ethane with bromine.
(b)[1]
Write a termination equation involving two ethyl radicals.
(c)[1]
State one reason why a mixture of organic products can form.
(d)[2]
State two features of alkanes that contribute to their low reactivity.